Updating on the new storm " Typhoon Fung-wong ", the 26th storm this year, which is intensifying and may affect several areas, especially the Philippines. Thairath Online summarizes the information. Who named Typhoon Fung-wong? Where is it currently? Will it enter Thailand? Check here.
Typhoon Fung-wong (FUNG-WONG) means "Phoenix," named after a famous mountain in Liaoning Province known for its steep, winding, and somewhat perilous terrain. It was named by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and is the 26th storm of the year.
The naming criteria come from the local languages of 14 member countries, including China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, North Korea, the Philippines, Micronesia, Japan, and the United States. Each country submits 10 names, which are used in order until all names are exhausted.
Situation Typhoon Fung-wong has struck the Philippines hard after its center was located in the northwest Pacific Ocean and moved close to the country's eastern coast. The latest updatesfrom the Meteorological Departmenton the afternoon of 9 November report that it is moving into Luzon Island, Philippines.
Furthermore, after passing through the Philippines into the northern South China Sea, it will turn north and northeast toward Taiwan, but it will weaken rapidly due to cold air masses moving into southern China during this time.
According to the latest storm path, the Meteorological Department announced, "Typhoon Fung-wong will not move into Thailand and will have no impact, so there is no need for concern or worry." Moreover, today (10 November 2025 GMT+7), Thailand has no areas at risk of heavy rain.
Currently, northern Thailand is experiencing reduced rain but still has some thunderstorms in certain areas. The south continues to have thunderstorms. The northeast region has rain covering about 10% of its area. The east has thunderstorms in about 20% of its area, and the central region has thunderstorms covering about 20% of its area.
However, even though Typhoon Fung-wong will not enter Thailand, the rainfall and flooding situation in many areas remain concerning. It is recommended that the public closely monitor updates from the Meteorological Department or contact 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours.
Source:Meteorological Department